Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with race in American Collocation
race
noun
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/reɪs/
take part in a race
be in
compete in
contest
enter
join
participate in
run in
take part in
Four riders contest a race, usually in pairs from opposing clubs.
Rafsanjani joined the presidential race in Iran.
win/lose a race
lose
win
He felt cruelly disappointed to lose the race when victory had been in sight.
decide to stop taking part in a race
drop out of
pull out of
retire from
withdraw from
He considered withdrawing from the leadership race.
do things so you are ready for a race
prepare for
train for
We are preparing for the opening race of the season.
organize a race
have
hold
organize
stage
This year they will be staging an extra race for runners in the under-15 category.
complete a race
complete
finish
She entered and completed the race in 3 hrs 23 mins.
be winning a race
dominate
lead
Corser led the first race from start to finish.